With a population of 11 541, Zakynthos is a must-see destination in Ionian Islands, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Zakynthos has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Peligoni Club – Courtyard (Agios Nikolaos) and The Peligoni Club – The Deli (Agios Nikolaos, Volimes) are great picks.
When flying to Zakynthos, you’ll arrive at Zakinthos Airport (ZTH), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Zakynthos from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 40m.
Another option to get to Zakynthos is to pick up a car rental from Athens, which is about 249 km from Zakynthos. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Centauro, among others, in Athens.
Average rates range from around $83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Zakynthos costs $35 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Zakynthos.
Expect to pay $7.91 per gallon in Zakynthos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $94.94 and $126.58. The most frequently booked car type in Zakynthos is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.